As if it weren't enough that comedian Amy Schumer and actress Jennifer Lawrence are best friends, but wouldn't it be absolutely fantastic if singer-actress Bette Midler played their mother in the upcoming film that the two are writing? Midler tweeted the other day expressing the desire to play the role of the two real-life BFFs in their new comedy they are currently finishing up writing, People reports. Read More »
Arguably one of the most recognizable faces on FOX's former series MADtv, actress Stephnie Weir now finds herself a familiar face on the new FX series The Comedians. The show, which premieres on April 9, stars Billy Crystal and Josh Gad - playing heightened versions of themselves - as a pair of famous comics who are forced together by the network to work on The Billy & Josh Show. Weir plays the role of Kristen Laybourne, the producer behind the show within the show. Weir recently talked with MStars News about the new series, what it was like working with the likes of Billy Crystal, Josh Gad, Ben Wexler and Larry Charles, and how working on a show somewhat about show business turned out to be "delightful." Read More »
Much of the world has been smitten over the current World Series games between the San Francisco Giants and the Kansas City Royals. During Game 5 of the series, which was held at the Giants home stadium, the team invited out some special guests to throw out the first pitch: Robin Williams’ children Zak, Zelda and Cody Williams. Along with Williams’ children, another famed name joined them on the field: comedian and friend of Robin Williams, Billy Crystal. Read More »
It’s been reported that comedian Billy Crystal will lead the Robin Williams tribute during the 66th annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, Aug. 24, according to The Hollywood Reporter Read More »